Amateur Photographer vs Professional Photographer

[manda]

Paparazzi get paid.
Professionals? BAH!

 

[ksmattfish]

Paparazzi get paid.
Professionals? BAH!

I consider Paparazzi professionals, but I don't consider them photographers. They are more like private eyes or bounty hunters. Ever watched that show on TV called "Paparazzi"? That guy's pics suck; what photography that is being done is done by the camera. His skill is tracking these people down.